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Sep 28, 2017 2:43 PM
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busterbeam
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The OVA, while I still think it's a 7/10 on its own (though I voted it higher up make up for the low score), would hugely benefit a lot from being a full-blown movie. But I don't think the same applies to the manga at all, no matter how many people say the same about it. It had just the right amount of characterization, comedy and quiet moments to endear you to the characters more and make it feel less rushed than the OVA, to the point where it's nearly perfect as a simple-action-focused story.

I think of short action-driven stories like Baoh the way I do about classic martial arts films; the kind that feature superstar actors like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Tony Jaa etc (and obviously Araki's over-the-top super powers, gore and bizarre sci-fi make this a very different beast, but bear with me here - you'll see what I mean). The core is always the "haha, holy crap, did he just DO that?" appeal and any loftier-sounding thematic goal, story or characterization, if any at all, will come second. By this standard of comparing action manga/anime to such films, the Baoh OVA is definitely an above-average, worthwhile ride on its own that I gotta bump some points off of for being a bit too shallow in terms of characterization and emotional content. The manga however has just enough context to perfectly get across the action and hit that perfect little sweet spot between character charm and kick-ass ball-busting action. The two complement each other near-perfectly even if the action is clearly the focus.

I recommend both, but read the manga first. That way, instead of being a kick-ass, absolutely above-average, yet flawed experience that feels like it's missing a little something, it'll be a wonderful abridged animated adaptation of the core scenes of the manga you just witnessed and you'll get that "holy crap, this is badass" high while also knowing the lengthier backstory to all of the events.
busterbeamSep 28, 2017 2:51 PM
Nov 8, 2017 9:34 PM
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foscor70

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stop kidding yourself its one of the most boring manga i've ever read.

art is so horrible,story is so simple.

plz avoid this manga.

Nov 9, 2017 3:41 PM
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busterbeam
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foscor70 said:
stop kidding yourself its one of the most boring manga i've ever read.

art is so horrible,story is so simple.

plz avoid this manga.


You have an unironic edgy "bloody tears" Naruto avatar and Rosario to Vampire in your favorites.
Nov 10, 2017 7:31 AM
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foscor70

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busterbeam said:
foscor70 said:
stop kidding yourself its one of the most boring manga i've ever read.

art is so horrible,story is so simple.

plz avoid this manga.


You have an unironic edgy "bloody tears" Naruto avatar and Rosario to Vampire in your favorites.


Uhh? What does that has to do any thing with 'this'? Anyway this baoh is boring with irritating art.

Everyone should save themselves from reading this :p

The only good thing this manga has is A good ending.

Nov 10, 2017 4:48 PM
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busterbeam
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The point is you have boring taste and are trying to gatekeep people from reading anything but the blandest shonen
Jun 17, 2021 1:30 AM
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Mystogan14579

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foscor70 said:
busterbeam said:


You have an unironic edgy "bloody tears" Naruto avatar and Rosario to Vampire in your favorites.


Uhh? What does that has to do any thing with 'this'? Anyway this baoh is boring with irritating art.

Everyone should save themselves from reading this :p

The only good thing this manga has is A good ending.
LOL GET RECK'D. Possibly come back to MAL.
Jun 17, 2021 1:30 AM
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Mystogan14579

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busterbeam said:
The point is you have boring taste and are trying to gatekeep people from reading anything but the blandest shonen
I mean Araki made it so it can't be that bad. Possibly come back to MAL.
Aug 30, 2021 12:10 AM
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Dawnie_AJ

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foscor70 said:
stop kidding yourself its one of the most boring manga i've ever read.

art is so horrible,story is so simple.

plz avoid this manga.
bro wtf you’re living under a rock rn. If it’s boring then it’s prolly cuz it’s not your taste lol
Anime fan and enjoyer since 2017, but still searching for more well written and unpredictable anime cuz bruh I’ve been stuck in the shounen genre for a long time and I wanna explore more poopoo caca

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